Just Me and 6,000 Rats Review

I absolutely adore children's books! I found a fun, slyly educational book today in my local library. It's called, Just Me and 6,000 Rats, and the subtitle is, a tale of conjunctions. It's by Rick Walton, illustrated by Mike Gordon and Carl Gordon.

This book is about a little boy who goes to the big city for the first time. Apparently where he comes from its normal to have 6,000 rats. They play tourist in the city. They go out to see the attractions, and before you turn each page, there's a conjunction to connect the story to the next page.

The 6,000 rats are the key. Without them, this story would not be entertaining at all! The text is subtlety hilarious and the illustrations are charming, witty and creative. I had some good chuckles over this book!

Maybe I will write that silly grammar book I thought of after all! If you want to write a book, go read books! Get inspired! See what works and what doesn't. If nothing else, it's enjoyable!

Watch out children's literary world, here I come! I blog about lessons I learn while I write children's picture books and young adult novels. I've been doing a bit here and there for years when priorities allowed. I've recently been able to make larger time commitments, and I have a finished picture book that I'm preparing to attempt the publishing relm. My brain and journal hold so many more stories that are waiting to be hatched. I'll document tips, lessons and processes from conception through publishing (let's think positively, here), all on my blog for all to enjoy. What a beautiful adventure it is!

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Watch out children's literary world, here I come! I blog about lessons I learn while I write children's picture books and young adult novels. I've been doing a bit here and there for years when priorities allowed. I've recently been able to make larger time commitments, and I have a finished picture book that I'm preparing to attempt the publishing relm. My brain and journal hold so many more stories that are waiting to be hatched. I'll document tips, lessons and processes from conception through publishing (let's think positively, here), all on my blog for all to enjoy. What a beautiful adventure it is!

Latest Picture Books I've Enjoyed

Traction Man meets Turbo Dog - 2008 Mini Grey - This book grew more and more endearing. Told from the toy's point of view it's a fun adventure in a big world. Imaginative, and the super-hero saves the day!

Tennis Anyone? - 2007 Shane McG, A little boy named Tom gets a tennis racket among his birthday presents and doesn't know what to do with it. It's fun to see his little journey to find joy in sports instead of beeping things. Illustration is awesome. I almost want to call in animation!

Latest Chapter Books I've Enjoyed

Echoes in the Glass - Cheri Lasota, Why stop with one Lasota story? Her second novel did not disappoint! Great story line and character voices. unexpected moments. A great read.

Artemis Rising - Cheri Lasota, Intriguing story and well written, a good read!

Fablehaven Keys to the Demon Prison - Brandon Mull 2010. This book has been amazing. It is the fifth book in the Fablehaven series. Each one has a breathtaking pace, particularly this last installment. I feel like the whole book is the climax! Well paced, engaging story and characters. Another that I didn't want to put down!

The Hunger Games, Catching Fire, and Mockingjay - 2008, 2009, 2010 respectively, Suzanne Collins, Couldn't put them down, but don't expect lots of warm fuzzies! Children put in a locked area to kill everyone else is how it begins. How to save their people from a government that would do such a thing is the rest, oh but there's so much more!

Goose Girl - Shannon Hale, Another great book by Shannon Hale. Beautifully written to suck you into their world. A super fun and clean read.

Princess Academy - 2005 Shannon Hale, So well written. I love the characters. Young girls who have to learn to trust each other, be stronger than they thought they were, and become proud of their mountain roots.

The Giver, Gathering Blue, and The Messenger - 1993, 2000, 2004 respectively, Lois Lowry, Fabulous thoughtful trilogy. The Giver won the 1994 Newbery Medal. The books challenge everyday life of their characters and have you question society and how it should operate, while building compassion for each character. The storylines are captivating and thoughtful, spiced with tension.